Christmas Penguin Handprint Craft (Free Printable)

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Christmas will be here before we know it. It is one of our favorite times of the year to bring out the paint and get creative. Download our free penguin handprint craft template below and create a wonderful keepsake.

This is a fantastic addition to the lineup of Christmas activities for kids. Let their little hands leave a lasting impression as they transform their handprints into adorable penguins, spreading cheer and warmth to all.

This is such a lovely winter craft that allows the kids to get messy while creating happy memories.

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Handprint Penguin Craft Template

This free printable penguin handprint craft is free to print but is for personal or classroom use only. Scroll to the bottom of the page to get the pdf file.

You probably have all of the supplies to make these fun penguin handprints.

Craft supplies needed:

• cardstock (or if you want to print it on colored paper we love this colorful cardstock)
• washable paints (this is the paint we use for all of our handprint art)
• coloring pens
• paintbrush
• googly eyes (Optional)
• Wipes!! It helps to have these handy so you don’t make a complete mess of your table!

Directions:

Print out the simple template below, it will print out on one page and will print out in portrait. Make sure to check the printer settings.

You can of course print this on normal printer paper, but with all of our crafts, they always look better on cardstock.

Grab the supplies above and get creating!

Let the kids decide what color handprints they want to use. We have decided to use black fingers with a yellow palm for our penguins.

Use a small paint brush to add a thin layer of paint to their hand. Make sure you have the wipes handy!!

Cover their hands with paint and place their hand with their fingers pointing down with their palms just under the penguin’s head. Press down all along their hand to make sure the handprint transfers fully.

Pull the child’s hand up carefully, ensuring you don’t smudge the handprints.

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Let it dry completely before coloring the penguins and the snowflakes.

If you love handprint crafts I think you will also love our alphabet handprint series. This is such a fun way to learn the alphabet.

Other Christmas ideas you will love:

• Educational Christmas activities to do either at home or at school.
• printable Christmas placemats with fun activities
• Free handprint snow globe template
• Life cycle of a penguin worksheet
• Handprint Christmas tree template
• Penguin memory game printable

Tips for downloading the free files

Below is a blue cloud with an arrow pointing downward. Underneath that is a large sign-up box where you need to add your name and email address, and press I NEED THIS NOW!

Within minutes you will be sent the free PDF directly to your email address, so you can print it out and start using it immediately.

Sometimes emails get a little wonky, so if you can’t see it, please check your spam folder where I am sure it is hiding.

Download the free Penguin Handprint Template

Make sure you choose the correct paper size and click on the shrink to fit button. All of our free printables for kids work better when printed on cardstock (this is the one we use and love.)

Last Updated on 2 October 2023 by homeschoolof1